Peer Worker – Dubbo Safe Haven
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Health Education Officer Non Graduate
Remuneration: $32.77 - $47.39 per hr (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Dubbo, NSW – Find out more
Applications Close: 2 June 2026 – 11:59pm
Peer Worker – Dubbo Safe Haven
Mental Health Drug & Alcohol, Dubbo
About the role
The Dubbo Safe Haven is a free, non-clinical walk-in centre for people experiencing emotional distress, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts. It offers a welcoming alternative to a hospital emergency department, providing a calm, confidential, and culturally sensitive space to talk or just relax.
The Peer worker will provide individual and group support to consumers by working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to promote engagement of people in their individual treatment and recovery.
The successful applicant will;
Support people who access the service to be actively involved in their own care through information including their rights and responsibilities, how to navigate the mental health system and other information and support as appropriate to their individual needs.
Provide individual and/or group recovery focused care that utilises your personal lived experience of mental health challenges and personal recovery to support people to access the service and engage with their own recovery journey.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
Helping you move to Western NSW
The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections. Find out more at https://www.nsw.gov.au/regional-and-primary-industries/makethemove/welcome-experience
To apply for this role:
· Click ‘Apply’
· Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
· Upload your current resume
· Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Emma O’Brien, A/Team Leader Specialists Teams Dubbo on 02 6881 4000 or at emma.obrien@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
· All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
· Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
· Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
· Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
· To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
· For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
